Set around the events of the American Revolutionary War, Assassin's Creed III looks to be an important departure from previous titles in the series. While players still play an Assassin and battle the Templars, the game embraces its frontier setting, introducing a fascinating new environment: the forests.

Connor, part-American Indian, part-European, is the game's hero and at home in the trees as he is on the streets of New York or Boston. His tale weaves throughout the war and offers a wealth of gameplay potential.

Game: BotaniculaConsoles: Mac, PCPrice: TBDRating: Four stars

This gorgeously presented point-and-click adventure sees an oddball team of forest inhabitants saving their tree from a menacing parasite.

Exploration and puzzle-solving is the order of the day, and this magical world is always surprising. Players can pay what they want for Botanicula, which is available online, and even allocate some of their cash to the World Land Trust. Out now.

This FIFA 12 downloadable content lets players take on the Euro 2012 tournament either solo or online against other players. It's well realised, with authentic stadiums and good commentary. Expedition mode is also a neat idea, starting players out with a poor team and letting them scalp better players from any team they beat. Out now.

Forget the bull in the china shop; in this game, players fire bulls from catapults into large, bustling malls. It's a fun idea and the basic goal is to do as much damage as possible by hitting explosive crates, springs and more, as well as finding secret medallions. The catapult can be sensitive but gameplay is fun, with great humour and excellent visuals. Out now.

Deep Black's hook is that much of its shooter gameplay is underwater. It's a good idea - traditional third-person gunplay up top, gliding through submerged tunnels below. Sadly, this game is as average as they come.

The cover-based combat is as lifeless as the environments players find themselves in. Deep Black is by no means awful, and the price is reasonable, but it doesn't stand out. Out now.Read more game reviews at: IGN